COUNTY FATALITY DATA
Wilkin County, Minnesota
Road fatality data for Wilkin County (MN). Data period: 2018-2022.
- 8
- Total Fatalities (2018-2022)
- 0
- Latest Year Deaths
- 0.0%
- of Minnesota road deaths
- Stable
- Trend
What the Data Shows
Wilkin County, Minnesota recorded 8 total road fatalities across 7 reported crashes during the 2018-2022 reporting window, according to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. The most recent year covered by the data logged 0 deaths on county roads, and the annual average works out to approximately 0.9 fatalities per year. Per-capita rates are not reported for every county in the FARS dataset; raw counts should therefore be compared against population and road-mile denominators from the state page.
Cause-code breakdowns are not individually published for Wilkin County in the current FARS release, so readers looking for contributing-factor data should use the Minnesota state page, which aggregates county-level case files into statewide totals. Either way, the underlying records are drawn from a census of fatal crashes, not a statistical sample, so the counts are actual deaths rather than estimates.
The directional trend for Wilkin County is stable, meaning annual counts have stayed within a narrow band relative to the average. Residents, insurers, and policy analysts can use this baseline alongside population density, highway mile data, and rural-versus-urban road mix to judge whether Wilkin County's 8-death total is proportionate to its exposure. All numbers are for research and informational use only.
Total Fatalities
8
Latest Year
0
Avg Annual
0.9
Trend
↔ Stable
Context
Wilkin County recorded 8 total traffic fatalities across 7 reported crashes over the data period (2018-2022). The most recent year saw 0 fatalities. The county averages approximately 0.9 fatalities per year.
Understanding Road Safety in Wilkin County
The road fatality data for Wilkin County reflects the combined effects of traffic volume, road infrastructure, driver behavior, and emergency response capacity in this area. With 8 total fatalities recorded during the reporting period, this county's safety record should be considered alongside its population density, highway miles, and rural-vs-urban character. Residents and policymakers can use this data to identify whether targeted interventions, such as improved signage, speed enforcement, or infrastructure upgrades, could reduce future fatalities.
How does Wilkin County compare?
Wilkin County recorded 0 road deaths in its most recent year, 0.0% of Minnesota's statewide total, more than 9% of U.S. counties by count. This county is below the 10,000-resident threshold for a population-stable per-capita rate, so figures are shown as counts.
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Data period: 2018-2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many traffic fatalities occurred in Wilkin County, Minnesota?
Wilkin County recorded 8 total traffic fatalities across 7 reported crashes over the data period (2018-2022). The most recent year saw 0 fatalities. The county averages approximately 0.9 fatalities per year.
What is the leading cause of road fatalities in Wilkin County?
Specific cause-of-crash breakdowns for Wilkin County are not available in the current NHTSA FARS dataset. Statewide data for Minnesota may provide additional context.
Is the trend of road fatalities in Wilkin County increasing or decreasing?
The trend in Wilkin County is stable. Fatality counts have remained relatively consistent over the data period.
What is the fatality rate per capita in Wilkin County?
Per-capita fatality rate data is not available for Wilkin County. The raw fatality count of 8 can be compared using statewide context from the Minnesota state page.
How does Wilkin County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Wilkin County recorded 8 total fatalities during the 2018-2022 period. With an average of 0.9 fatalities per year, this county's record should be evaluated alongside population density, highway miles, and whether roads are primarily rural or urban. Visit the Minnesota state page for a full county comparison.
Where does the road fatality data for Wilkin County come from?
All road fatality data comes from the NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), a census of fatal motor vehicle crashes on public roads in the United States. FARS data covers the period 2018-2022 and includes all crashes resulting in at least one fatality within 30 days.
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